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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1900
Page
2
Former Senator Edward Murphy Jr and other New York figures urged unity after the state convention. They praised the Kansas City platform and endorsed Bryan, signaling a hopeful march toward national and state victory. Some leaders hinted at pursuing the bicameral plank if possible, others prepared to support the national delegation’s decision.
Philadelphia June reports Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts is likely to become permanent chair of the Republican National Convention, replacing temporary chair Edward C. Walcott. Deodor Levy previously acted as chair at the 1956 Vermont convention. A new vice presidential candidate has emerged in U.S. Grant, son of the famed General, attending as a California delegate. General Elwell S. Otis is discussed as McKinley’s running mate, with Otis portraits appearing on coat buttons displayed locally.
Indianapolis June 6 W S Taylor abandons his announced candidacy for Kentucky governor on the Republican ticket. Party leader conferences and full correspondence led to the decision. Taylor will move into business in Indianapolis as executive manager of an insurance firm. He and Charles Finley will remain at the Denison until week’s end then head to Martinsville for a month’s rest.
A national executive committee meeting is scheduled in Indianapolis on July 25 to organize for the coming campaign and to promote an independent ticket. Members listed include George F Peabody of New York John C Bullett of Pennsylvania Gordon Woodbury of New Hampshire J J Valentine of California Joseph Bryan of Virginia L M Martin W R Shelby of Michigan Thomas F Corrigan of Georgia W B Haldeman of Kentucky and J P Frenzel of Indiana.
Capt. Frank F. Crenshaw of the twenty-eighth infantry, leading forty men, was ambushed near Taal by a guide and severely wounded in the head. One private was wounded and ten attackers died with three wounded. Capt. Plint had a brief clash near Blancabato, Bulacan, suffering minor injuries to himself and two privates.
The New York state Democratic convention elected delegates at large David B. Hill Richard Croker Edward R Murphy and Angustis Van Wovek with alternates Frank Campbell Jacob Rupert Morgan Santford and James Shevelin Electors at large Frederick Nok of Rochester and Robert Titus of Buffalo The platform backs the Kansas City convention platform opposes war taxes in peacetime calls for silver parity and abolishing tariffs with Porto Rico supports pension reform and direct election of U S senators and backs Bryan nomination The meeting was expected to be stormy but closed quietly with silver advocates satisfied.
A London dispatch to the New York Herald reports rising anxiety over potential war between Japan and Russia. Diplomats speak of inevitable conflict, eclipsing South Africa coverage, with global markets reacting to the looming crisis. Public sentiment pushes for stronger government action on Chinese developments.
Washington June 40 1901 a revised plan shifts the Sixth regiment cavalry to the Philippines to relieve the first volunteers due home. Only the first and third squadrons sail for Manila while the other squadron stays as home reserve. Portions of the remaining squadron are at Ft Leavenworth and are to sail in two detachments around mid month and early July.
Cleveland dismisses E Benedict's call for a new political party and says he is not paying attention to politics or Bryan's endorsement by the New York Democratic state convention. He notes no interest in Benedict's letter and concentrates on other matters. He adds he has not followed recent political developments.
The text argues a girl should reach age 30 to earn her living whether or not she will inherit. It asserts a woman belongs in the home, though some women excel in business. It warns a girl with money should be cautious about her choice of husband and not marry until she understands her own actions.
Alexander M. Dockery, Democratic nominee for governor, built a career from farmer’s son in Daviess county to Gallatin mayor and congressman. Born Feb 11, 1840, he trained as a physician, led education boards, organized a Farmers Bank, and never lost an election, earning praise for political management and tireless industry.
Post-Dispatch reports Andrew Carnegie allegedly claims a $200000000 fortune, built not by new wealth but via monopoly privileges granted by tariffs. The piece argues wealth concentrates away from workers, calling tariffs the mother of trusts and urging repeal to dismantle monopolies. An ad promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup for asthma.
In Sedalia Missouri on June 3 William Breneke a 17 year old boy guarding his mother's cherry trees shot at a blue jay near his sister a 10 year old girl who had climbed a tree to eat fruit. The blast struck the girl fatally injuring her.
A Manila dispatch from Candon dated June 4 reports Major P C Marchs Thirty third regiment returning from Aparri by steamer. Most men are hospital bound, weak from 250 miles in mountains and fevers. Only thirteen of fifty horses survived. rest perished or collapsed from cold. Ninety percent evacuated to Muonesarie in bull carts or litters. native loyalties and leaks to Aguinaldo revealed.
A column touts Speer Port Wine as beneficial for women travelers in Dosexio Portugal and for readers in New York and Washington. It claims practical benefits for the delicate and elderly, praising its use during recovery and convalescence.
A recently passed pension law allows veterans to claim multiple disabilities instead of one. Agents say examiners will sum total injuries, potentially raising monthly support from $6 to higher amounts for many. Veteran Bungardt notes about half of 86 men may qualify for $12 per month, aiding poor families.
The St Louis Post Dispatch questions the claimed savings of 26000.00 daily by trusts and asks if consumers are penny better off or paying higher prices. The piece also inquires how many thousands have lost jobs due to trust actions and how much the public has suffered economically.
A Minnesota mother testimonial extols Mother’s Friend as a painless helper during labor. She claims it reduced pain hours and prevented hard breast complications, noting the product relaxes and strengthens the body for delivery. The ad lists price at $1 and invites readers to request a free illustrated book.
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